Digital 1200 Digital 1200
Important Safety Instructions
6. Study all battery manufacturer’s specific precautions such as removing or not removing cell caps
while charging and recommended rates of charge.
7. For a charger having an output voltage selector switch, refer to the car owner’s manual in order
to determine the voltage of the battery and to make sure the output voltage is set at the correct
voltage. If an output voltage selector switch is not provided, do not use the battery charger
unless the battery voltage matches the output voltage rating of the charger.
8. Use of an attachment not recommended or sold by OPTIMA®may result in a risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury to persons.
9. To reduce risk of damage to electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than cord when
disconnecting charger.
10.Extension cords should not be used unless absolutely necessary. Use of an improper extension
cord could result in a risk of fire and electric shock. If an extension cord must be used make sure:
a. Pins on the plug of the extension cord are the same number, size and shape as those
on the plug of the charger.
b. Use only a properly wired extension cord in good electrical condition.
c. Use an industrial grade / heavy duty UL or CSA approved and grounded extension cord.
Check extension cord before use for damage, bent prongs, and cuts. Replace if damaged.
Always make your extension cord connection on the charger side first. After connecting
the extension cord to the charger proceed to plug the extension cord into a nearby 120
VAC GFCI protected (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) outlet. Below are manufacturer
recommendations for the right size UL or CSA Approved grounded extension cord.
i. Up to 50 feet in length use a 3 conductor 18 AWG extension cord.
ii. 50 to 100 feet in length use a 3 conductor 16 AWG extension cord.
iii. 100 to 150 feet in length use a 3 conductor 14 AWG extension cord.
11. Do not operate charger if any protective AC and DC cable insulation, charging clamps, DC fuse
holders and/or maintainer ring terminals have been damaged or compromised. Return the charger
for service and repair to OPTIMA®immediately.
12. Do not operate the charger if it has received a sharp blow, direct hit of force, been dropped or
otherwise damaged in any way. Return the charger for service and repair to OPTIMA®immediately.
13. Do not disassemble charger. Incorrect reassembly may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
If service or repair is required please call OPTIMA®customer service at 1-888-867-8462
(888-8OPTIMA) between 9am-5pm (CST) Monday through Friday, or via email at
info@optimabatteries.com. Unauthorized attempts to service, repair or modify may result
in a risk of electrical shock, fire or explosion and will void warranty.
14. To reduce risk of electric shock, unplug charger from outlet before attempting any maintenance or
cleaning.Turning off controls will not reduce risk.
15. Do not expose charger to rain or snow
Important Safety Instructions
16. GROUNDING AND AC POWER CORD CONNECTION INSTRUCTIONS
a. Charger should be grounded to reduce risk of electric shock. Charger is equipped with
an electric cord having in equipment-grounding conductor and a grounding plug. The
plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
DANGER
Never alter AC cord or plug provided - If it will not fit outlet, have proper outlet installed by a qualified
electrician. Improper connection can result in a risk of an electric shock.
b.This battery charger is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug
that looks like the plug illustrated in figure A. A temporary adapter, which looks like the
adapter illustrated in figure B may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole receptacle
as shown in figure B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The temporary
adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a
qualified electrician.
DANGER
Before using adapter as illustrated, be certain that center screw of outlet plate is grounded.
The green-colored rigid ear or leg extending from adapter must be connected to a properly
grounded outlet - make certain it is grounded. If necessary, replace original outlet cover plate
screw with a longer screw that will secure adapter ear or lug to outlet cover plate and make
ground connection to grounded outlet.
Use of an adapter is not allowed in Canada. If a grounding type receptacle is not available,
do not use this appliance until the proper outlet is installed by a qualified electrician.
Figure A
Grounding pin
Grounding means
Metal screw
Adapter Figure B
